A sharp little starter lot for vintage War Comics readers and Charlton collectors, this 3-comic set brings together aerial combat, naval action, and battlefield drama in one colorful stack.
You get one earlier Silver Age-style issue and two later Charlton war titles, all with bold cover art and full-color interior storytelling.
Inside are fast-moving military adventure stories built around pilots, sailors, tanks, and combat missions rather than superheroes.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage comic book lot of 3
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Size: 10 x 7 in.
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Material: Paper
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Color: Multi-color illustrated covers with cream interior pages
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Origin or Maker: Charlton Comics; printed in U.S.A.
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Year or Era: 1965–1983
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GENRE: War Comics
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Language / Pages: English / Page count not provided
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Identifiers: Fightin' Air Force Vol. 1 No. 51 (Oct. 1965); Fightin' Navy No. 126 (Aug. 1983); Battlefield Action Vol. 6 No. 79 (Feb. 1983)
Edition & Features
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Printing: Vintage single-issue comic lot; not provided as first/later printings beyond visible issue data
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Dust Jacket: Not applicable
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Full-color comic art throughout; vintage ads; military action panels
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Extras: Mixed-era Charlton war comic lot including air war, naval combat, and battlefield/tank action themes
Condition Grade: Fair
Notes:
- Conservative vintage reading-copy lot. Fightin' Air Force #51 shows the heaviest wear, including edge wear, creasing, tanning, a bottom edge tear/split visible in the interior, and pen writing (“Red”) on an interior page.
- Fightin' Navy #126 is the cleanest of the three with brighter cover gloss, but has light wear and a small pen/pencil mark near the top cover area.
- Battlefield Action #79 has visible edge wear, sticker residue on the cover, and general handling wear.
- All three show age toning and storage wear consistent with vintage comics.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Property notes not provided. Visible retailer/pricing stickers, vintage ads, and period wear present. Sold as a 3-issue lot.
About the Publisher: Charlton Comics
Charlton Comics published a wide range of genre titles, and its war line remains collectible for bold covers, economical printing, and accessible action storytelling. Fightin’ Air Force #51 is dated October 1965, Fightin’ Navy #126 is dated August 1983, and Battlefield Action #79 is dated February 1983; the later two 1983 issues were reprint-era Charlton war books.
A gritty, colorful vintage war-comics lot that still looks great stacked, framed, or read.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
